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Imax S Benefits & Uses

Imax S is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Other Benefits

Imax S Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in iron deficiency anemia in chronic renal failure
Geriatric	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in iron deficiency anemia in chronic renal failure

Imax S Related Warnings

Is the use of Imax S safe for pregnant women?

Imax S is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Imax S safe during breastfeeding?

Imax S may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Imax S on the Kidneys?

Using Imax S does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Imax S on the Liver?

Imax S has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Imax S on the Heart?

Imax S may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Imax S with Other Drugs

Imax S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chloramphenicol

Alendronate

Levothyroxine

Mild

Vitamin E

Imax S Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Imax S unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Imax S

Is this Imax S habit forming or addictive?

Imax S is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Imax S can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Imax S is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Imax S in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Imax S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imax S

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Imax S and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Imax S

Information about the interaction of Imax S and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Imax S

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Imax S Increase hemoglobin?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Imax S helps in increasing hemoglobin because it contains iron which is an essential component of hemoglobin. Clinical studies have found that Imax S might increase hemoglobin in iron deficiency anemia.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Imax S?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Imax S is a brand name of iron sucrose and it is available in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug which is used as a hematinic for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia mainly in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Imax S cause black stools?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Imax S may cause black (dark) stools. It is a common side effect of this drug which is unharmful in nature. It occurs because this drug contains iron which is well known to cause dark coloration of stools. This effect is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Imax S cause hair loss?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Imax S does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, iron deficiency might result in hair loss and Imax S is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.